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Stash half-full (a perspective)
The rumors have been flying for some time, and yesterday on Reddit, the details started trickling out. By this morning there were full posts on the decision by Joann’s corporate overlords to declare bankruptcy for a second time in a year. First of all, I want to state my deep and heartfelt sympathy for the…
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More gifts of love
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Retail manipulation (recognizing & resisting it)
In general, I have no beef with companies that are in the business of selling goods. I adhere to the adage, “Buyer Beware” which means that as long as the sellers are complying with laws and ethical business practices, it’s up to ME to shop smart. Shopping SMART requires a couple of things, including mindfulness…
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My conscience and my stash
In pre-holiday housecleaning this weekend, I finally faced a hard reality: I have more yarn that I could reasonably use in any knitting or crocheting projects, even if I knitted and/or crocheted for hours every day for the next 30 years. In addition to this, I had to ALSO admit to myself that I will…
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The Amazon Economy
My sister and I have been wanting to do a small, local craft show event “for old times sake“, and we finally did it this past weekend. Mostly we had sewn items that included reusable holiday gift bags, wine bags, reusable coffee cup sleeves (think Starbucks without the cardboard) and tissue holders. I also had…
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The consumerism of crafting
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Fiber fright fun
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Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival: my review
I’m still trying to figure out how it’s already nearly the middle of October, as it feels that the end of the 2024 Pittsburgh Creative Arts Festival (August 23 – 25, 2024) was just a week or so ago! I have been thinking about that festival, along with many related topics. As it pertains to the festival,…
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AI, technology & fiber arts
I began watching a Netflix series on Artificial Intelligence (AI) this week. In my professional world (healthcare and education), I have been dealing with and writing about AI and its impact for a while. As I sat on my couch, cat tucked in beside me and yarn in hand, I began to think about fiber arts and…
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Joy, accessible
Of late, I’ve been thinking about the definition of living well. Our culture seems to have perpetuated an idea about what makes a good life. That idea is, in my opinion, distorted. It wasn’t always this way and I have to admit, a lot of the false narratives promoted are communicated on mediums that I…
Fiber Harmony (Stitch 'n Dish) 